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Meridian Community College, also referred to as MCC, is a public, two-year, community college situated in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. It was established in the year 1937. It was originally founded as Meridian Junior College which merged with T.J. Harris Junior College in 1970. It was renamed Meridian Community College in 1987. The campus spreads across an area of more than 70 acres. Meridian Community College enrolls over 4,000 students annually. It offers several associate degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study.
MCC’s student body is diverse and impressive with a variety of clubs and organizations. Among these are the Arts Students League, Business Student Organization, Baptist Student Union, Graphic Artist Association, Student Practical Nursing Organization, and MCC Writers Club. There are also several honor societies such as Phi Beta Lambda and Phi Theta Kappa.
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Campus Location910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307-5801
USA
Main Tel: 6014838241668
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Meridian Community College HighlightsWhere Meridian Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 484 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 155 | 8 | | < 1 year certificate | 26 | 1 | | 2-4 year degree | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Meridian Community College was 3,543 in 2007 (2,899 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,670 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,960 | | Room and board | $ 3,826 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 | | Other | $ 2,226 |
Financial Aid: Meridian Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 152 |
Housing and MealsMeridian Community College provides on-campus housing for 400 of its 2,899 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (29 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) - Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (29 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (15 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY (6 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (195 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (13 awarded) - Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (10 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (206 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded) - Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (11 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION (26 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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